Arlene Holmes said she was asked by the ABC reporter if she was
the mother of James Holmes, a man living in Aurora, Colo., to
which she said the reporter had the right person.

Her confirmation that she was indeed James Holmes' mother was
then taken out of context and used to imply she believed her son
was behind the shooting, Damiani said as she read a statement
from the family.

"I did not know anything about a shooting in Aurora at that
time," Arlene Holmes wrote in her statement.

James Holmes is accused of opening fire on a theater full of
movie goers early Friday morning.

Damiani repeatedly dodged questions about James Holmes and his
relationship with his family. She also refused to reveal the
family's whereabouts.

But when asked if the family supports James Holmes, something
they have yet to directly address, Damiani said, "Yes, they do.
He's their son."

Damiani also said she was concerned about the family's safety but
refused to answer whether family members themselves were
concerned.